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Chances are, you've already taken in some Vitamin C today. Whether it was that glass of orange juice you had for breakfast, a midmorning strawberry smoothie, or perhaps a pepper-heavy vegan quesadilla over lunch, you've fed your body with this essential nutrient. When consumed regularly, vitamin C helps to boost the immune system, keep bones healthy, and even help to stave off cancer, among other benefits.  Yes, vitamin C is an important staple of a nutritious diet. If you're reading this blog, you likely already know that it's also necessary for use on the outside of the body as well....

Hi, My name is Shane. I am the Co-Founder of Amazonian SkinFood and this is my story. "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek. Fear of the unknown is our greatest fear. Many of us would enter a tiger's lair before we would enter a dark cave. While caution is a useful instinct, we lose many opportunities and much of the adventure of life if we fail to support the curious explorer within us."  -Joseph Campbell The Grateful Dead has been a significant influence and has become the soundtrack of my life. I can match a...

Ever since you were a kid, you've been told about how there are millions of creepy microscopic things all over your body. It's a scary thought at first, but it's something we eventually all learned to move to the back of our minds and manage to not think about. Here's the thing though – it's high time to start thinking about them again. You see, the fungi, bacteria, and all of the other billions of microbes that cover your skin make up your microbiome.  All of these tiny living things are here for a reason. They help to protect the...

If you've read our musings on skinimalism you already know that we believe in keeping things simple while providing the best care to skin and self from top to bottom. The holistic approach fits in with this philosophy quite well, as instead of breaking things up into innumerable parts, it seeks to take our wellness practices as a whole unit. Incorporating nutrition, self-love skincare, mindfulness, and wellness into one united front helps to establish care routines that are beneficial to the mind, body, and soul. Anything that is done or viewed in a way that is comprehensive, balanced, and all-encompassing...